Commuters warned as multiple Essex trains cancelled
Greater Anglia trains between Harlow Town, Bishop’s Stortford and Stansted Airport face cancellations and delays after signalling faults on October 22.
Weather warning issued for Essex as Storm Austen set to bring winds up to 55mph
A weather warning has been issued as Storm Austen is set to bring strong winds of up to 55mph to Essex.
Storm Austen forces part of Essex attraction to CLOSE tomorrow amid warning
Markshall Estate near Colchester will close its arboretum and woodland walks on October 23 as Storm Austen brings high winds and safety concerns to Essex.
'Charming' man with dementia tried to dig under fence to flee care home
A "PLEASANT and charming" man who was unwell with dementia was found trying to dig under a fence to escape a care home, an inquest has heard.
More than one million undeclared cigarettes found hidden in shipment at Essex ports
Thurrock Council's Trading Standards Imports Team joined forces with Border Force for the operation at Tilbury Port and London Gateway Port on September 22.
RECAP: Major route re-opened after serious crash near Stansted Airport
Drivers are facing severe delays on the M11 this morning with eight miles of congestion on the major route after a serious crash.
Ofgem approves £642.1m electricity grid upgrade between Essex and Suffolk
A major grid upgrade has been approved to strengthen electricity links to the Braintree district, from Suffolk.
Huge tree falls on car as police close road
Huge tree crashes onto car on A129 Southend Road near Billericay, Essex, scattering debris across the carriageway late on October 21.
Much-loved animal sanctuary hiring for three exciting positions
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood, Essex, is hiring temporary Animal Caregivers and a Digital Marketing and Growth Manager.
Traffic mayhem as crash causes delays on busy route
M11 crash causes lengthy southbound delays between Junction 9 for Saffron Walden and Junction 8 for Bishop’s Stortford, with one lane closed.
CHAOS as lorry fire blocks major Essex route in both directions
A120 in Great Bromley, Essex, is blocked in both directions after a lorry fire between the A120/A133 junction and Elmstead, with delays expected this morning.
MILES of delays on major Essex route due to crash
Drivers are facing lengthy queues after a crash partially blocked one of Essex's busiest roads near Brentwood.
Government rejects call to intervene in Rivenhall incinerator plans
Braintree Council has expressed disappointment after the government decided it will not intervene with plans for the Indaver Rivenhall incinerator.
Beach hut owners told to pay charge or risk losing veranda
Beach hut owners across Tendring have been told to pay a £70 fine for their veranda or they risk them being taken away.
'Gentle and loving' XL Bully who bit owner's brother during fight to be put down
The dog, called Renzo, had been in police kennels since the incident in April but could not be returned to his owner, who has since been jailed.
Three dogs seized after 'deer chase' as man issued warning
Three dogs seized in Panfield after a deer was chased, as Essex Police issue a community protection warning and report a man under the Hunting Act.
Meteor shower to peak TONIGHT across Essex with up to 20 meteors an hour
The Orionid meteor shower is set to peak across Essex skies tonight, with up to 20 meteors an hour.
Severe delays on major route with lorry blocking lane
Drivers on the A120 are facing severe delays near the Marks Tey roundabout due to a broken down lorry.
Motorcyclist jailed after filming himself doing nearly 200mph through Essex
A motorcyclist who filmed himself riding through Essex, Kent and London doing speeds of nearly 200mph has been jailed for four years.
Four people hospitalised after crash which closed road
Four people were taken to hospital after a crash near an airfield.
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